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RM alloys
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:17 am
by mattyy
Guys,
A set of Rms, 16"x7.5, et18, 5x120.
I have RS001 atm, 15x7.5,15x8, et38, 4x100.
They stick out a bit, as you've seen in the members ride section, but its cool.
Whats the deal with these rms? will they fit with pcd adapters of 15mm? or 20mm? or is it a no go area and should i ask for the same but in 15"s, 4x100?
ET38 on 7.5 gives an ET of 33ish
ET38 on 8 gives an ET26
with ET18 and 20mm adapters, thats an ET-2
That is a massive difference init? Although i have been told it fitted on a mk2 golf with 20mm adapters.
Matt
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:57 pm
by shantybeater
you talking about the 16" RM's on edition 38? they are seriously lush!, they would fit with adapters...i'm holding out for a 4x100 set of 16" RS's but they are rare as fook
if you have a choice stick with the 15" RM's/RS in 4x100, they wont stick out as much & you can get alot more dish for the amount of width
16" rims that are 7.5 standard WITH adapters are going to cause alot of scrubbing especially on the front
rms
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:48 pm
by mattyy
Ye the ones on edition38 - they are the nuts!!
I've never seen a 16" RM in 4x100!!
my RS as it now, stick out about an inch or so, but its cool.
are they gonna scrub proper bad?
they were on a mk2 golf and nick the guy said it was sweet.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:56 pm
by shantybeater
i was running RM's 7, & 7.5", was down around 100-120mm and got a bit of scrubbing,you'll be alright on the current RS's...but not these RM's, i dont think so anyway...
i thought about all this when i had my gti but you really are better off on 15's with a nice bit of dish
rms
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:46 pm
by mattyy
See, Maxz is running RMs on his Gti, and the stance is the same as my RS and it looks good.
Is ET18 really that bad with the 20mm adapters?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:42 pm
by Tim_GTi
I personally wouldn't go there. I reckon you'll experience alot of problems with the et being so low, and them being 16s of course.
If you've got money like that to splash i'd go for 15" wide boys (or keep yours)., for you get a much nicer stance
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:31 pm
by sorted
Or buy my 15" RMs wih 7.5" fronts and 8" rears
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:50 pm
by Si_GTi
Looks like I will be running the same wheel sizes as shantybeater... watch this space...
RM's
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:05 pm
by mattyy
and what condition are your RM's in?
You should see these on edition..they are the nuts!!
I can get custom made adapters 15mm....and then it might look like 8's all the way round the car... or is that being too optimistic??
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:06 pm
by Tim_GTi
Yeh I've seen the ones on edition, gold centre caps yeh? they're nice.
Neil - you want to get rid of your already?!
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:51 pm
by tomo87
15x8 RS001's.........please tell me why you would want different wheels for a mk5 polo!?!??!?!
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:01 am
by Tim_GTi
tomo87 wrote:15x8 RS001's.........please tell me why you would want different wheels for a mk5 polo!?!??!?!
That was my first thought
RM's
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:47 am
by mattyy
My RS001's need so much work - new dishes - if i go for stainless, im looking at £105 a dish - thats £400+ right there!
The deal I got here is:
My wheels in its condition with T1 tyres + 1 new dish i bought (one dish is curbed) + £475...
and in exchange I'll get:
*a set of 15x7 RA's polished with tyres
*a set of 16x7.5 polished RM's 5x120 (only 2 in the country)
I got to buy 15mm adapters mind you @ £200
I just wanted a winter set and the lush RM's for shows.
Shall I stick with my RS's?
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:00 am
by Silky V
I'd say stick with the RS's.
I've always like them alot more then the RM's.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:03 am
by Mouse_GTI
Stupid question but why do people get wider wheels at the back, for stance? Do spacers actually improve the handling of the car?